Albemarle County Historical Society Inc
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Exhibits, collections, & preservation: achs staff and volunteers, working with local citizens, collect, preserve, and exhibit manuscripts, printed materials, oral histories, digital humanities research, and cultural materials and artifacts so that local citizens and visitors can study the history of charlottesville and albemarle county, va. The achs exhibits its collections in its own historic space and other local venues; presents historical programs, lectures, and other related activities; supports historical and genealogical research; promotes the use of the local informational wikI www.cvillepedia.org; manages the historic one-of-a-kind hatton ferry on the james river; and publishes frequent newsletters and an annual academic journal. The achs is located in charlottesville and serves the communities of the city of charlottesville and albemarle county, a total …
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Mission
History is not the past; it is the story we tell about the past. Every person in albemarle county and the city of charlottesville has a unique and powerful story to tell. Through collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of our community, we are committed to informing, inspiring, and bringing together all people, creating opportunities for new relationships and new understandings.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Albemarle County Historical Society Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1970, it predates 82% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 71% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlbemarle County Historical Society Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Charlottesville, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its EIN is 546052638. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $408K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Albemarle County Historical Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 546052638. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Albemarle County Historical Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Albemarle County Historical Society Inc is located in Charlottesville, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.
Based on official tax filings, Albemarle County Historical Society Inc has $408K in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Albemarle County Historical Society Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $408K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Albemarle County Historical Society Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Albemarle County Historical Society Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Exhibits, collections, & preservation: achs staff and volunteers, working with local citizens, collect, preserve, and exhibit manuscripts, printed materials, oral histories, digital humanities research, and cultural materials and artifacts so that local citizens and visitors can study the history of charlottesville and albemarle county, va. The achs exhibits its collections in its own historic space and other local venues; presents historical programs, lectures, and other related activities; supports historical and genealogical research; promotes the use of the local informational wikI www.cvillepedia.org; manages the historic one-of-a-kind hatton ferry on the james river; and publishes frequent newsletters and an annual academic journal. The achs is located in charlottesville and serves the communities... Albemarle County Historical Society Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1970.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $408K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Albemarle County Historical Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Albemarle County Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 546052638, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ALBEMARLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (16)
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16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 49 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1970
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Albemarle County Historical Society Inc
- What is Albemarle County Historical Society Inc?
- Albemarle County Historical Society Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charlottesville, United States. Exhibits, collections, & preservation: achs staff and volunteers, working with local citizens, collect, preserve, and exhibit manuscripts, printed materials, oral histories, digital humanities research, and cultural materials and artifacts so that local citizens and visitors can study the history of charlottesville and albemarle county, va. The achs exhibits its collections in its own historic space and other local venues; presents historical programs, lectures, and other related activities; supports historical and genealogical research; promotes the use of the local informational wikI www.cvillepedia.org; manages the historic one-of-a-kind hatton ferry on the james river; and publishes frequent newsletters and an annual academic journal. The achs is located in charlottesville and serves the communities of the city of charlottesville and albemarle county, a total population of 158,948 people as of the 2020 census. History programs, lectures, meetings, exhibits, & other events: the achs conducts in-person and virtual programs, lectures, meetings, and exhibitions, maintains an active social media presence connecting with our local community, and provides walking tours to highlight local history. We offer monthly online programs on various historical topics, including a speaker series, panel discussions, and conversational interviews called unregulated historical meanderings. We partner in our programs and events with local organizations and individuals, the city of charlottesville and albemarle county, the regional library, and public/private schools to promote a greater understanding of our local history. Our programs challenge the local community to learn from the past to better understand the present by interrogating the circumstances, forces, and choices that led to current situations within our community and the larger world. Publishing newsletters and an annual magazine to highlight ongoing historical activities.
- When was Albemarle County Historical Society Inc founded?
- Albemarle County Historical Society Inc was founded in 1970.
- Who leads Albemarle County Historical Society Inc?
- Olivia Brown serves as Director.
- Where is Albemarle County Historical Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, United States.
- What is Albemarle County Historical Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Albemarle County Historical Society Inc trustworthy?
- Albemarle County Historical Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Albemarle County Historical Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 546052638.
- What is Albemarle County Historical Society Inc's website?
- http://albemarlehistory.org